pron.
1. emphat. form of I(2) or ME(1) (I saw it myself; I like to do it myself).
2 refl. form of ME(1) (I was angry with myself; able to dress myself; as bad as myself).
3 in my normal state of body and mind (I'm not myself today).
4 poet. I(2).
Phrases and idioms:
by myself see by oneself. I myself I for my part (I myself am doubtful).
Etymology: ME(1) + SELF: my- partly after herself with her regarded as poss. pron.